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PAGE EIGHT THE PORTSMOUTH. N. HERALD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1939. April Term Of Court To Open Here The April term of Rockingham County Superior court will open in this city on April 11. Personals Will Visit Local Grange On Feb.

17 Maurice L. Daniels of Rochester, deputy of the state grange, will mako au official visitation of Strawberry Bank Grange in this city on the evening of Feb. 17. The 1938 fall pig crop in the United States was estimated to be 18 percent larger than 1937. A A If you don't believe those who cot here, try one of our DAILY SPECIALS and find out for yourself.

If you come once, you'll come again. We moke our own ice cream, candy. KNIGHTLY Radio SERVICE YOUR GUARANTEE OF Expert RADIO Service At Reasonable Rates Phone 1901-M AMD ADDING MACHINES EDWARD I WASHINGTON ST. DOVU tt. H.

I FUNERAL HOME Prompt Efficient Economicol 221 Summer St. Phone 452-R James I RECENTLY FEATURED SOLOIST AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL (World's Largest Theatre) MADISON SQ. GARDEN TOWN HALL, N. Y. WILL RESUME TEACHING OF Voice and Piano HENRIETTA SCHUMANN Famous Concert Pianist A I Renowned Voice Teacher ARTHUR MENDEL Noted Conductor ALL HIGHLY ENDORSE MR.

MORRISON AS AN EXCELLENT TEACHER FOR APPOINTMENT TEL. 1332W Capt. and Mrs. ClairT. Lowman, officers in charge of the local corps of the Salvation.

Army, left last evening shortly after 9:30 o'clock to motor to Indiana, where they will spend a few days with, their parents. They planned to drive to Stamford, last night to stay overnight with Mr. twin brother, who Is employed in that city. They will return to Portsmouth next Saturday evening. The activities of the local corps will continue this week under the direction of Krwln Rollings.

Ralph'F. Abbott, who had a minor eye operation performed at the Portsmouth Hospital, returned to his home on Saturday. Mrs. Margaret Inglis entered the Deaconess Hospital at Boston on Saturday for treatment. Miss Helen Dame Stuck! of Greenland was tile author of the short story, "Teacher's Mad," in the Saturday edition of the Boston Post.

Mrs. Clarence C. Sanborn has returned to her home on Middle road from the Portsmouth Hospital, where aha underwent an operation, Frederick Tuttle of York Beach has returned to his home after being at the Portsmouth Hospital for observation. Wallace Nelson of this city was a visitor in Dover Saturday. Dr.

and Mrs. Frederick S. Gray were visitors in Exeter last evening and attended the concert given by Gladys Swarthout. Mrs, Harriet Fife of Kittery. spent the week end In Boston, where she attended the Sportsmen's Show.

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Lyle of Boston passed the week end with Mr. and Mrs. S.

E. Pike of 135 Gates street. Mr. Lyle is connected with the Public Relations Department of the Salvation Army in Boston, Curt Ford of 123 Preble Way recently underwent an tonsilectomy at the Portsmouth' Hospital, being the first member of the Hospital Service of New Hampshire to-report a claim for hospitalization at the local office. Miss Virginia Weare of York Harbor attended the mid-winter house party given bjr students of Wassookeag School at Dexter, Me.

Mrs. Frank Sevigney of Lakeworth, is critically ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred H. Desjardins of 226 Park street. Miss Joyce Babkirk has returned to her home at 28 Walden street after a week's visit with her aunt in Portland Mr.

and Mrs. Thurston Peabody of Hampton returned to their home to-" day after spending several days with relatives of Mr. Thurston at Jonesport, Me. Fire Destroys School With Loss Of $150,000 ews of the Navy and I avy Yards Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Material For New Subs cooperative concert will be held The next two Portsmouth Navy tnig even jnz.

will be the ft t. Some of tne schools are holding Lifl- tne first material i arrived at the colns Blrtnda observances today. The youngsters had an enjoyable for their construction arrived at the yard, today. Seven carloads of steel Bellefonte Pa Feb 13 CAP)--Ni Iates have been received from Penn- week end sliding on the crusty snow hundred students fled coatless today sylvania as fire destroyed the four-story brick To Command USS Talbot high school building here. Lieut.

Max C. Stormes, of the Industrial Department has been ordered to proceed to Pearl Harbor during April to assume command of the No one was injured. George H. Hazel, president of the school board, estimated the loss at $150,000. Origin of the blaze was not determined, Condition Of President Is Improved Washington Feb.

13 TM rh? toed to hls room for the last three days with a slight descrlbed TJSS Talbot, officials announced today. He-admitted To Hospital Thomas Burke of 4 True Street, Amesbury, a yard employe, was admitted to the Naval Hospital for the second time Friday for treatment to his leg which he injured several weeks ago when he fell from a staging. The leg was broken in the fall and last week Burke strained the leg causing complications to set in. material For Supply Building A carload of cement and steel was shipped into the yard today from New Jersey. The material is for use in the Department building addition.

Moke your Valentine a ice of Chocolates, 25c and up Jam's Tea Room Two home games for the Portsmouth High School Basketball team this week SENIOR CLASS PLAY "As The Clock Strikes" FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 8 P. M. Jr. High School Aud. Tickets on sole Tuesday, February 14, at SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Adm.

40e. All Seats Reserved. Bible Class Members Visit Nashua Group In spite of treacherous drilvng conditions 19 members of the Friendly Men's Bible Class of this city drove to Nashua Friday evening where they were royally entertained by the Judson Class of the Baptist Church of Nashua. After a chicken pie dinner the Nashua class president, Mr. Crowley, presented the Portsmouth class, with a silver loving cup as a reward for winning a recent attendance contest between the classes.

The trophy was received by Roy De- Coff, president of the Portsmouth class. 'After an enjoyable entertainment arranged by the Nashua men the Portsmouth group, thanks to good drivers, returned without fnishap. Methodist Church The Men's Brotherhood will meet Thursday evening, with Rev. Frank B. Chatterton as the speaker.

FOR SALE IN KITTERY 3-apartmenr house, good Alwoy r.nt«l. 20 iSTicS investment. Reasonable Writ. Bo, 80, Herald OH, MARKET LAMB CHOPS--Rib LAMB CHOPS--Loin HOT CHICKEN PIES HOT DO-NUTS GREAT BAY SMELT3 FBESH OYSTERS COOKIES--Mixed Jack Jill CAT FOOD 35c lOc Rev. John R.

Coppleston of Haver- The interscholastie basketball tourn- hill, district superintendent, will ament will open in Durham one week preach at tne Methodist Church next his temperature was Felte J. Boisvert of Manchester and from Thursday. Admiral Boss Oliver Gosselin, both veterans were that he stay admitted to the Naval Hospital and are take things easy. Secretary Marvin Mclntyre said doctor saw no reason why the President should not carry out his plans to CTUHUUUCU uu i i i jiuspiiai anu arid continue to now under treatment for illnesses. leave Thursday night for a southern cruise.

For Foundry A carload of moulding sand arrived today from Albany, N. for use in the foundry, I ELECTRIC OR ACETYLENE 24-Hour Service--No Extra Charges I Sunday morning. On Sunday morning, Feb. 26, the paator, Rev. Philip S.

Nason, will exchange pulpits with Rev. James Seaver of Rochester, Candy For Valentine's Day PAGE SHAW, DURAND and WHITMAN'S Heart and Standard Packages 25c to $3.00 At TAYLOR'S DRUG STORE 19 Daniels Street USI OUR LENDING LIBRARY Obituaries SPECIAL FOR TUESDAY A I I 15c doz. Oatmeal Bread 12c loaf McCaffery's Bakery Next To Paul's Marker Tel. 251 Insurance, Fidelity, Surety Bonds and Real Estate For Sole, Exchanged, Rented. REGINALD M.

TRAFTON 34 CONGRESS STREET PORTSMOUTH Miss Magdalene F. Dondero Relatives and friends of Miss Magdalene F. Dondero will be grieved to learn of her death, which occurred early Sunday morning at her late home, 97 Wiblrd street, Miss Dondero was born iin Newburyport, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Sbarboro) Dondero, but had resided in Portsmouth since infancy. She received her education in the local schools and a graduate of Portsmouth High School. Miss Dondero was gifted with a fine voice and was also an accomplished musician, having studied both voice and music under the guidance of Madame Clara E.

Munger of Boston, a noted teacher. She was well known ay many residents of this city, having been associated in business with her brother, Augustine, at 109 Congress street. She was well liked by all who knew her. Tile survivors are two brothers, Augustine and Charles A. Dondero, both of this city, and nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held from 79 Wl- bird street at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning. Requiem mass will be celebrated in the Church of tttfe Immaculate Conception at 9. Relatives and friends invited. Herbert G. Ridley Herbert O.

Ridley'of Wells, formerly of Shapleigh, passed away at his home, "Beach Farm" on Saturday, aged S3 years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 2 p. m. from his late home.

Surviving relatives are one-son, Howard L. Ridley of Wells, two daughters, Mrs. Ernestine Goodwin of Wells and Mrs. Frank Mudgett of South Eliot; three grandchildren and one grandchild. Navy Plane Forced Down Lieut.

Edward Allen, USN pilot, made a forced landing in a scout plane on Saturday at Norristown. Pa. He said gas-line trouble developed on his flight from Buffalo to.the Philadelphia Navy Yard, where he is attached to the aircraft factory, Here Over Week-End The basketball team of the Marine detachment at Hingham, were Navy Yard guests this past week-end. Friday they took on the local Marine Barracks and Saturday the Naval Prison Quintet. Saturday's game was not a hard victory for them and they stopped scoring at 41 points, while the Turnkeys were still fighting for more than 27 when the final gun went oft, Guests of Capt and Mrs.

Fawcett Capt. M. Rixey, TJSMC. and Mrs. Rixey, were the guests of Capt.

M. A. Fawcett, USMC, and Mrs, Fawcett, Friday night and Saturday. Captain Rixey is commanding officer of the Marine detachment at Hingham. Lose in Postal Match In its third postal match of the season against the Rifle Range Marine Barracks, Parris Island, S.

the prison small bore team while shooting its best scores of the year, was nosed out by eleven points. This was a four position match, with the six high scores of ten-man teams counting towards the team totaL Final results: Parris Island, 2204; Naval Prison Marines, 2193, NOTICE Coupons that have expired on our advertising offer will be accepted through Saturday, February 18. Make your appointment now. PENNINGTON STUDIO Tel. 413 The Portsmouth High basketball team plays a return game with Nashua in this city Tuesday evening.

LANIER TEA KETTLE River Road, Eliot, Maine Luncheon, Tea, Dinner Excellent food, open fires Reservations appreciated Tel. Portsmouth 684-J Valentine Specials in Maple Sugar Municipal Court Prank Ryan of Eliot, charged with drunken driving, entered a plea of guilty today when arraigned before Associate Judge Harry W. Peyser In municipal court and was given a 60-day sentence, suspended on payment of a fine of $100 and costs of $8.95. The arrest was made in this city by Patrol- mien Joseph Kelley and Lawrence bow. It advertise in The Herald.

The taxpayers of this vicinity are to hold a meeting in Greenland tomorrow night, Mail Your Sweetheart a of Cynthia Sweets "None Better" Jam's Tea Room I A NUCOA 19c Free balloon with purchase of each 16 ELI BORWICK 460 Islington St. A NEW FOUNDATION GASMEN? correctly fitted, will hide exrrs rolls of flesh and give your figure that well-groomed appearance I woman desires. Two conetieres at your tetyS.et charge for 9 to please. SARAH L. PIERCY Corsetiere Fleet Street, Macfatoh Telephone 25 I flflk I LUUll The skiers found little pleasure- in the snow here over the week end, needing a powdered snow for good skiing.

Portsmouth District Nursing Assn ANNUAL CARD PARTY AND FOOD SALE Fn. Aftern'n, Feb. 17, 2 p.m. Public Welcome Tobies $2.00 AN UPWARD-STYLE HAIR DRESS Done by advanced students--Fri. and 25c $1.50 ond up.

FREE MARCELS FAVORITE ACADEMY OF BEAUTY CULTURE Cecilia Dxuba, Instructress Ruth G. Libby, Prop. on For Your Old Radio 1939 console mdls. UP TO popular-priced SPECIAL! TH3S WEEK ONLY! Your choice of a beautiful $4.25 hassock with every console set purchased. Small monthly payments.

A PORTSMOUTH IS GROWING The Portsmouth Trust And Guarantee Company is keeping pace It had a good year in 1938 and will have another in 1939. It aims to please and to serve both DEPOSITORS and BORROWERS, big or little. Consult our Officials. Its Officers and Directors are: John H. Bartlett President; Dr.

Charles W. Hannaford, Vice President; Willis E. Underbill, Treasurer; Henry r9e Boulter Dr Byron F. Staples, John L. Mitchell, Bertram T.

Jonvrin, Calvin Page Bartlett, James P. Griffin. OFFICES IN THE NEW HAMPSHIRE BANK BUILDING DEPOSITS AND LOANS SOLICITED Obsequies Mrs. Katherine S. Coiby Funeral services for Mrs.

S. Colby, wife of Claude R. Colby, were conducted at her labe home on the Norton road at Kittery Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Norval O. Kern, pastor of the First Christian Church at Kittery Point.

The services were largely attended by relatives and friends and the unusually large number of floral pieces paid silent tribute to one for whom all held ths deepest esteem and highest respect. During the services Albert Sprague of Kittery sang two selections, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Abide With Me." The bearers were Charles Miller, YO rK Patrick Grady, Arthur Lewis and John for i lur Bate. Committal services were held at the grave in the family lot in Highland cemetery by Rev. Kern. Arrangements were under the direction of J.

Verne Wood. Portsmouth Harbor was the scene of more activity this week than during the past several weeks, as marine transportation was heavy and work has started at Atlantic Heights, where the National Gypsum wharf is being enlarged, great work on the new portion of the wharf is scheduled to get underway this week. The Beede Corp. of Fall River, lighter, which has been in Portsmouth Harbor" the past fe-w years, was moved today from the Marcy street project to the Gypsum Go's wharf. Kathprinp The COal laden boat Jouan cy arrived Katnerme from a at clock this forenoon and is unloading its cargo at the Consolidation Coal wharf.

Several fishing boats tied up at'the Portsmouth Fish and Lobster wharf on Friday during the severe storm off the New Hampshire coast. An oil tanker arrived at the Atlantic Terminal dock in Newington Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock and started its return trip to Portland, at 5:30 a. Sunday. tugboat Pejepscot, towing the arrived in the har- a. m.

Sunday from New cargo of fuel oil Jacona. The boat This is the last week of school before the Washington's Birthday vacation. imi HM mi ''LOW IASTIM6 tASY wrcwNa- OftDEN NOW TYme Offer C. B. CAUAHAN 2H Union Street, Tel.

917-M Eight-roam home with iorfi, I gat, hot-water heat, large ya through to Albany St. Prieo on cation. (., Frank D. Exclusive Agent 5 Market Stress I We have just the Valentine you have been looking for. I Jarvis Tea Room LEGION FOLLIES 1939 All-Male Old-Time Minstrel and Specialty Numbers KITTERY GRANGE HALL FEB.

16-17 8 P. M. Sponsored by Henry Wallingford Post No. 89 A formerly the Doyle Beauty Salon otters you a Nice Beverly Luther Cocktail facial with your shampoo and ware, either finger wave or marcel, for $1.00. Perms.

$5.50, and barge left on the return trip shortly before midnight. Out of respect to the memory of the late Miss Magdalene F. Dondero, the Dondero Store be closed all day Tuesday, February 14. LEARN ELECTRIC OR ACETYLENE WELDING FREE TRIAL LESSON I New Engenders, Wise "Cinnamonize" With MfirM Old Fashioned Cinnamon Buns 12c Made with Pure Creamery Butter Try a Package Today! ATTENTION AU members- of Winfield Scott NOTICE Berries of the tangee tree, a rare 0t XUM Graffort a ta SaM! 6 JOHN H. GREENAWAY Apothecary Offiea Td.

40 m4 32 requested to attend the Maine Memorial service to be held at the V. hall on Wednesday evening, February 15, at 8 o'clock in uniform. JETTA ERNEST, Comdr. NOTICE The Graduate Nurses club will meet at Nurses Home on Wednesday February 15, at 7.45 p. m.

Miss Loretta Landry will show filma of tuberculosis. ALICE W. DIETRICH, Sec A few tickets at 50c remain for the Graffort Club play "Fresh Fields," Mrs. at no-is 15 at Masonic Auditorium. Fagan at 642.

VALENTINE'S DAY You're Sure To Please With MARY ADAMS BANDIES 39c, 60c, $1.00 and up Winebaum's Newsstand 72 Congress Tel. 88 More Than Eve Protects The Health Of The Natscn SANITARY MODERN AUTOMATIC HEATiNG WOOD CO. 6SBOWSTSUST NOTICE I am vacating shop mt 26 JL collod for before that Ad win fc. soM cost. rt- OREN M.

SHAW Coigrett Street DONT FORGET YOUR WIFi OR MOTHER TUESDAY It Valentine's Day, so whether you are 18 or 80, lend them a Valentine. And then to be a real Dan CupM as old, invite them out to Dinner or Supper tomorrow at our. Diner or Cafe. And it they can't get away from home, have us fry up a box of Famous Hampton River Fried 1 Roses are red, Violet, are blue. Din- at Arthur's a Hie thing to do ARTHUR'S DINER OPENING TODAY A New Complete Glass Shop IN PORTSMOUTH We have the glass you furnish any size from one inch square to ten feet square plate glass installed by a competent glass man cases repaired mirrors resilvered.

CALL COFFEY FOR GLASS WE DELIVER PHONE 665 SIX-SIX-FIVI i Coffey Glass Mirror Co, 147 DEER ST. (NEAR DEPOT Hours: 7:30 A. M. to 6 P. M.

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